From time to time we are fortunate enough to have stories aired or printed about our grief camps and programs. Below are links to videos and news clippings that help us tell our story to the community. Be sure to bookmark and visit this page every now again to see the latest news about Stepping Stones of Hope.

AZ Family's Surprise Squad Teams Up With SSOH

In December 2018, Stepping Stones of Hope was contacted by the Channel 3 AZ Family Surprise Squad to help a valley mom who is facing her first Christmas without her husband and the father of their four young boys. With the help of Stepping Stones of Hope, the Fairmont Princess Resort and Valley Toyota Dealers, this grieving mom will be able to help pay for Christmas gifts, take her kids to see the lights and fun experiences at the resort, and attend any camp offered by Stepping Stones of Hope in 2019.

Watch the full video here:

AZ Daily Mix Channel 7: A Night To Remember

On November 1, 2018 Dr. Chip Finch and Diane Raden discuss with Catherine Anaya the impact of Stepping Stones of Hope and the upcoming 15th Annual Life, Love and Memories Gala.

AZ Family Channel 3: You’re Not Alone

On Saturday, October 20, 2018 Dr. Larry F. Waldman, Ph.D., ABPP, and Diane Raden, Stepping Stones of Hope Board President discuss the impacts of SSOH grief camps and the importance of our fundraising gala with Jamie Cerreta of AZ Family Channel 3.

ABC15: Healing and Hope at Camp Paz

On April 16, 2018, Stepping Stones of Hope was featured during a news segment on ABC 15 News. View the story below.

One Day At Camp Program

On January 4th, the Paradise Valley Independent ran a great story on our One Day At Camp program. Click the thumbnail image below to read the article.

Camp Samantha in the News

In August 2015 the Scottsdale Ranch Review newspaper, published by Nearby News, printed an article about Camp Samantha. Click the thumbnail image below to read the article (in Adobe PDF).

Camp Paz on Sonoran Living Channel 15

Camp Paz on Good Morning AZ

Phoenix Business Journal Story

Check out the story about Stepping Stones of Hope Board Member, Clay Foutch, and Camp Samantha which appeared in the Phoenix Business Journal on July 18, 2014. Click here to read the story.

Channel 12 News Story

Check out the Channel 12 News story on A Day At Camp & Camp Paz that originally aired on March 2, 2014. REACH Camp Director Anthony Williams was interviewed about the mission of Stepping Stones of Hope, what families who attend can expect and the dates of our next camps. Check out the segment here:

Stepping Stones of Hope Radio Interview

Diane Raden of Stepping Stones of Hope is interviewed on the Sunday Sunrise program on CBS Radio. It's worth listening to the entire 18 minute interview. Aired in July 2013.

Camp Paz In the News

Check out the Channel 12 News story on Camp Paz that originally aired on June 16, 2013:

Camp Paz in the News: April 2013

Camp Erin In the News

Check out the Channel 12 News story on Camp Erin that originally aired on June 12, 2012:

A Glimpse into Camp Paz

Channel 3 did a spot on Camp Paz! Check out this glimpse into Camp Paz:

I learned that you will never forget your loved one" -ZC, age 10, One Day at Camp 2013

I learned that it’s an ongoing journey and I’m not the only one." - CM, 14, a teen at REACH camp

I learned that grief is just a feeling that we all have to deal with.” AM, age 10, Camp Paz 2016

A lot are experiencing the same thing so I am not alone in this.” - CV, 13, a teen at REACH camp

Kids need to see that they're not alone. Camp is a safe place to move through the grieving process with kids their age and who have experienced the loss of a loved one too."
- Dr. Charles Finch, SSOH Founder

Remembering this experience will help a lot.” KA, age 11, Camp Paz 2016

It’s alright to grieve, but I also have to LIVE.” - KC, 17, a teen at REACH camp

I can be sad and happy." ML, age 6, Camp Paz 2016

Hearing others tell their stories. I know I am not alone."
-KD, adult camper, One Day at Camp 2013

I have gotten feedback from several clients I sent to the program, and I don't know what you do but it was definitely miracle work." – J.C. from a referring agency

Grief can’t be pushed away - - eventually it will come back so try to deal with it today…one step at a time." -KE, adult camper, Journeys 2013

It is okay to feel grief." BK, age 14, Camp Paz 2016

Out of all the processes we have tried, this was by far the most healing." - Mother of past camper

I learned that it’s okay to show true feelings and to never be afraid of how you feel." -AD, age 14, One Day at Camp 2013

I will learn to let things that I can’t change go and stop trying to fix them.” -KM, 16, a teen at REACH camp